Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Engineering)

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computing offers undergraduate and postgraduate study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology. In conjunction with the School of Engineering, we also offer undergraduate study in Mechatronics, and from 2018 we have introduced a new a Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours) degree program. Specifically targeted to address a shortage of cyber security workers and industry needs, in 2019 we will be offering a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and a Master of Cyber Security. Cyberspace has profoundly transformed the way we live and do business. We are increasingly relying upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, so it is critical for individuals, enterprises and governments to be able to secure cyberspace from attacks to allow them to effectively conduct their business.

i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Head of School, or

ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Head of School, and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognised by the Head of School as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1, or

iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Head of School, or

iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Head of School, An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four year bachelor degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree, and
IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0 , TOEFL IBT 79 R: 19 L: 20 S: 20 Writing 24